The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the ongoing Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding areas a ‘public health emergency …

The current outbreak of Oropouche virus (OROV) infection in the Amazonas and Acre states of Brazil presents considerable public health concerns, including the risk to travellers visiting these regions. Given …

Australia has long been free of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)-H5N1, but recent developments have changed this status. The first confirmed human case of HPAI-H5N1, involved a 2.5-year-old girl …

Arthritis is derived from the terms, ‘arthron’ (joint) and ‘itis’ (inflammation of), meaning inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, and …

The human brain, often regarded as the most remarkable organ in our bodies, serves as the epicenter of all our thoughts, actions, and emotions. It orchestrates our every move, from …

Plastics: Plastics have become a common part of our daily lives, but there are increasing concerns about their potential impact on health. One of the main issues is the presence …

Taurine is a naturally occurring bioactive compound found in certain foods, most notably seafood (clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, prawns, octopus, squid, salmon, tuna, mackerel); meats also contain taurine, though the …

In today’s world, successful ageing is about living a long and healthy life without suffering from the usual problems that come with getting older. It depends on your genes, lifestyle …

Last week, September 4-8 marked Women’s Health Week. In line with this, this article focusses on alternative therapies for menopause which are often used by women to treat menopause symptoms. …

In Australia over 33,300 people and globally nearly 3 million people are living with MS. MS costs the Australian government / healthcare system approximately $2.5 billion per year. MS is …